Welcome to "CHAT About Aging In Your Community" the podcast where we dive deep into the world of aging with dignity and choice right in your community. Join us at CHATS, where our mission is not just a statement, but a commitment to advocating for and delivering top-tier, person-centered home and community services.
In each episode, we'll explore the myriad facets of aging, from navigating healthcare options to fostering meaningful connections within your community. Through insightful interviews, expert discussions, and real-life stories, we'll empower you to embrace aging with grace and vitality.
Whether you're a senior yourself, a caregiver, or simply curious about aging in today's world, "CHAT About Aging In Your Community" is your go-to resource for valuable insights, practical advice, and heartwarming stories that celebrate the beauty of growing older while maintaining independence and choice.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to "CHAT About Aging In Your Community" the podcast where we dive deep into the world of aging with dignity and choice right in your community. Join us at CHATS, where our mission is not just a statement, but a commitment to advocating for and delivering top-tier, person-centered home and community services.
In each episode, we'll explore the myriad facets of aging, from navigating healthcare options to fostering meaningful connections within your community. Through insightful interviews, expert discussions, and real-life stories, we'll empower you to embrace aging with grace and vitality.
Whether you're a senior yourself, a caregiver, or simply curious about aging in today's world, "CHAT About Aging In Your Community" is your go-to resource for valuable insights, practical advice, and heartwarming stories that celebrate the beauty of growing older while maintaining independence and choice.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the podcast, CEO Christina Bisanz speaks to Dr. Raza Mirza, Florene Shruber, Alexis Hart, and Jessica Hsieh, who are all key contributors to University of Toronto’s Aging and Health Course’s intergenerational classroom in partnership with Christie Gardens Retirement Residence. This innovative and experiential learning experience brings two generations together to study aging from different perspectives, bringing learning to a new level and redefining what makes a “classroom”. Described as a wonderful, energetic, and mind-blowing experience, this unique course is one of the few dedicated to aging at the University, offering growth opportunities for all ages.
Dr. Mirza is the Director of National Partnerships at HelpAge Canada and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. Florene Shruber is an advocate and educator, formerly the principal of Montessori Teachers' College & Montessori Dementia Program. Alexis Hart holds an Honors BSc in Human Biology and Psychology and was part of the program’s first undergraduate cohort. Jessica Hsieh, a PhD candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, specializes in gerontology, focusing her research on elder abuse in dementia caregiving.
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